SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College capped off its celebration of Black History Month with an inspiring talk by Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, an award-winning author, educator and producer. Shabazz was greeted warmly by cheers and a standing ovation as she stepped up to the podium at Scibelli Hall on Feb. 29. She smiled broadly and noted she is one of "six tall, opinionated daughters" of the la  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issued the following news on March 8, 2024: The MBTA and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today released the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis (SLXAA), which recommends extending Silver Line 3 (SL3) service from its current terminus in Chelsea to Sullivan Square Station on the Orange Line. The report can be found on the MBTA website at mbta.com/SLX. "We are beyond e  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- O'Reilly issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: O'Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced it has opened applications for its annual diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) scholarship program. Designed to help individuals from underrepresented groups in technology kick-start or further their careers, the scholarship will award 500 recipients with a free year-long membership to the   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Hanchen Huang as dean, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and the holder of the Donald and Cathey Humphreys Endowed Chair of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. Huang's selection followed an extensive nationwide search that commenced in the fall, and he is expected to assume his duties as dean in early April  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Regis College issued the following news: The next installment of Regis College's President's Lecture Series on Health will feature a surgeon from Newton-Wellesley Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery who will present, Obesity Unmasked: Challenging Stigmas and Building Solutions. The lecture will take place on Wed. Mar. 13 via Zoom. Among the speakers include: * Corrine Chomiczewski, PA-C MSHI, Physician Assistant, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Center for Weigh  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College dental hygiene program and the Valley District Dental Society will co-host their sixth annual Community Dental Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event at STCC provides an opportunity for area residents who might not be receiving any dental care to obtain free treatment and to schedule follow-up visits. Christopher Scott, dean of the School of Hea  more